Paltinu – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

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Paltinu – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

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Paltinu – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

03:50

7.78km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1.34 km

Bâlea Window

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.92 km

Paltinu

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful panoramic summit above the Lacul Balea

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2.02 km

Paltinu Saddle

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Nice view over the plain with the mountain peaks behind

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2.70 km

View of Bâlea Lake and Făgăraș Mountains Saddle

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From here you have a beautiful view on both sides: back down to the lake Lacul Balea and down into the green basin

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3.59 km

Bâlea Lake

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5.36 km

View of Bâlea Lake and the Făgăraș Mountains

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From here there is a beautiful view down to the valley with its small lake.

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7.78 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

3.05 km

554 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.11 km

543 m

405 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 6 October

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Paltinu – Paltinu Saddle loop from Transfăgărășan

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690m

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Bâlea Window

Paltinu

Paltinu Saddle

View of Bâlea Lake and Făgăraș Mountains Saddle

Bâlea Lake

View of Bâlea Lake and the Făgăraș Mountains

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